Rami Ismail from Dutch independent game studio Vlambeer recently published a post on his personal blog regarding the SAG-AFTRA union strike. It features opinions & comments on the matter from renowned VO artists Jennifer Hale, Chrispin Freeman & Sara Elmaleh. You can read the full article here. … [Read more...]
SAG-AFTRA On Strike Against Video Game Employers
After a last attempt to reach an agreement with video game employers this week was not successful SAG-AFTRA is on strike against several video game employers with regard to all games that went into production after Feb. 17, 2015. The two issues of greatest contention are transparency and compensation. After nearly two years, management has been unwilling to resolve these … [Read more...]
SAG-AFTRA Announces Interactive Strike On Video Game Companies
SAG-AFTRA, an US labor union representing approximately 160,000 members working in the media industry has announced a strike, starting Friday 21st of October, on some of the worlds biggest Video Game Companies, including Activision, Disney Character Voices, Electronic Arts & Take 2 Interactive. Despite years of concerted effort and negotiating sessions, video game employers … [Read more...]